More than 200 wildfire researchers, agency staff and community leaders convened in-person and online at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Oct. 7 to 9 for the…
Seven Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students have been awarded 2025 scholarships from Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF), recognizing the university’s growing contribution to evidence‑based wildlife,…
Jason Johnston, an assistant teaching professor in tourism management at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has been recognized with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal.…
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we gather on the ancestral territories of Tk̓emlúps and T̓éxelc to honour the strength,…
In a world where conservation efforts increasingly recognize the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development, innovative research initiatives are crucial. Leading this important work…
As Canada continues its reconciliation journey, significant strides are being made to address the educational disparities faced by Indigenous youth. The nation is witnessing a…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded a transformative $5 million from the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV Program, recognizing the university’s innovative and impactful…
Powered by a team that includes five Thompson Rivers University (TRU) alumni, Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Sc.wén̓wen Land Development Corporation (SLDC) are a…
The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Camp welcomed 20 Indigenous youth from across BC to the Kamloops campus during the last week of July for a…
When Colette Trudeau (BComm ‘2014) enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), she was also juggling a full-time job with…
In an exciting boost for academic research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), seven researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding, as announced by the Government…
A group of data science students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to support salmon monitoring efforts in the Deadman Watershed,…
By Kim Van Haren Indigenous graduates from across Thompson Rivers University (TRU) were recognized last week in a dedicated ceremony that brought together family, community…
By Brandi Thring It started with a sewing needle, some brightly coloured ribbon and a willingness to learn. Secwépemc artist, entrepreneur, TRU alum and educator…
By Anita Rathje A stunning carving by Esk’etemc (Alkali Lake) artist Wilfred Robbins Sr. will take centre stage at the opening of TRU’s Williams Lake…
Note: On March 31, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrates its 20th anniversary. This is the final newsroom article in a series, with previous articles published on…
Note: With Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrating its 20th anniversary at the end of this month, it’s a good time to review how the university…
Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Knowledge Makers Program, a unique and award-winning Indigenous research network, is receiving global recognition later this week. A global edition of…
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Tanya Thomas (MBA ’16) was raised in a tropical city with a population that's nearly half that of Canada: Mumbai,…
By Marissa Dederer Stories of Coyote have been shared for generations. Soon, the trickster — an important figure in Secwépemc culture — takes a leading…
